Presents a guide to John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath, " published near the end of the Great Depression, covering the plot; major themes and ideas; social, cultural, and historical influences; and critical response.
The author parallels the history of her family with that of California, focusing on the contradictions between how California is idealized and the reality of conditions in the state.
A guide to John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, offering biographical information about the author, analysis of the text, a character list, and critical essays.
Contains a brief biography of American author John Steinbeck, and includes a collection of essays that provide literary analysis and criticism of his work "The Grapes of Wrath.".
